Global Cocoa Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031
Description
According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Cocoa market size was valued at US$ 16840 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 20500 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 2.9% during review period.
The cocoa industry is a highly developed and mature sector focused on the production and processing of cocoa beans, which are the key ingredient in chocolate and various other products. Cocoa is derived from the seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree, primarily grown in tropical regions, especially in West Africa, Latin America, and parts of Southeast Asia. After harvesting, cocoa beans undergo a series of processing steps, including fermentation, drying, and roasting, to produce cocoa liquor, cocoa butter, and cocoa powder, which serve as the essential components in chocolate manufacturing.
The industry is divided into two broad categories: the open market, where companies purchase cocoa beans to produce cocoa products for sale to other manufacturers, and the captive market, where vertically integrated companies use cocoa primarily for their own chocolate production. Companies in this industry produce a range of products including raw cocoa, chocolate, and semi-finished cocoa products, which are supplied to food and beverage manufacturers, confectioneries, bakeries, and the cosmetics industry.
Market Overview
The cocoa and chocolate industry is highly competitive, with numerous well-established companies operating in both the open and captive markets. Barry Callebaut, a Swiss company, is the leader in the open market segment, holding the largest share of 20.25% of the global market. Barry Callebaut’s dominance stems from its wide-ranging production capabilities, which include supplying cocoa and chocolate products to food manufacturers worldwide. Cargill, an American agribusiness, is another major player in the open market, focusing on processing cocoa beans and supplying cocoa products to various industries.
In the captive market, where companies use cocoa for their own product lines, global giants like Nestle, Mars, and Hershey lead the industry. These companies control significant market shares by producing branded chocolate products for mass consumption. Their vertical integration enables them to manage the entire production process, from sourcing cocoa beans to producing finished chocolate goods, giving them a strong foothold in the global chocolate industry. This captive market strategy allows these companies to maintain control over their supply chains and manage product quality more effectively.
Market Trends and Regional Consumption Analysis
The global consumption of cocoa continues to experience steady growth, with an average annual growth rate of 2.36%. Europe stands out as the largest consumer of cocoa, accounting for 52.65% of the world’s total consumption volume. This dominance is driven by several factors. First, Europe’s proximity to major cocoa-producing regions in West Africa ensures a stable supply of cocoa beans. Additionally, European countries have access to advanced processing technologies and machinery, which facilitate efficient production of high-quality cocoa products. Moreover, Europe is home to some of the largest chocolate consumers globally, further fueling demand for cocoa.
The high demand for chocolate in Europe, especially in countries like Switzerland, Germany, and Belgium, plays a crucial role in driving the region’s cocoa consumption. The presence of well-established chocolate brands and a strong tradition of chocolate-making has solidified Europe’s position as a key player in the global cocoa market. North America is another significant consumer, driven by the popularity of chocolate and confectionery products, particularly in the United States. Asia-Pacific is an emerging market for cocoa, with rising disposable incomes and growing interest in Western confectionery, particularly in countries like China and India.
Despite the positive outlook, the cocoa industry faces several challenges, including fluctuations in cocoa bean prices, which can impact profitability for producers and manufacturers. Additionally, concerns about sustainable sourcing and ethical labor practices are increasingly influencing consumer preferences, pushing companies to adopt more transparent and responsible cocoa sourcing strategies. Nonetheless, with the growing global demand for chocolate products, the cocoa industry is expected to continue expanding, supported by technological advancements and efforts to create more sustainable supply chains.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Cocoa market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Cocoa market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031
Global Cocoa market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031
Global Cocoa market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031
Global Cocoa market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and ASP (USD/MT), 2020-2025
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Cocoa
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Cocoa market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Barry Callebaut, Cargill, Nestle SA, Mars, Hershey, Blommer (FUJI OIL), Olam, Puratos, Cémoi, Irca, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Cocoa market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Cocoa Liquor
Cocoa Butter
Cocoa Powder
Market segment by Application
Confectionery
Food and Beverage
Cosmetics
Others
Major players covered
Barry Callebaut
Cargill
Nestle SA
Mars
Hershey
Blommer (FUJI OIL)
Olam
Puratos
Cémoi
Irca
NATRA
Kerry Group
Ferrero
ECOM
Guan Chong
Mondelez
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Cocoa product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Cocoa, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Cocoa from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Cocoa competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Cocoa breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Cocoa market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Cocoa.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Cocoa sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
The cocoa industry is a highly developed and mature sector focused on the production and processing of cocoa beans, which are the key ingredient in chocolate and various other products. Cocoa is derived from the seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree, primarily grown in tropical regions, especially in West Africa, Latin America, and parts of Southeast Asia. After harvesting, cocoa beans undergo a series of processing steps, including fermentation, drying, and roasting, to produce cocoa liquor, cocoa butter, and cocoa powder, which serve as the essential components in chocolate manufacturing.
The industry is divided into two broad categories: the open market, where companies purchase cocoa beans to produce cocoa products for sale to other manufacturers, and the captive market, where vertically integrated companies use cocoa primarily for their own chocolate production. Companies in this industry produce a range of products including raw cocoa, chocolate, and semi-finished cocoa products, which are supplied to food and beverage manufacturers, confectioneries, bakeries, and the cosmetics industry.
Market Overview
The cocoa and chocolate industry is highly competitive, with numerous well-established companies operating in both the open and captive markets. Barry Callebaut, a Swiss company, is the leader in the open market segment, holding the largest share of 20.25% of the global market. Barry Callebaut’s dominance stems from its wide-ranging production capabilities, which include supplying cocoa and chocolate products to food manufacturers worldwide. Cargill, an American agribusiness, is another major player in the open market, focusing on processing cocoa beans and supplying cocoa products to various industries.
In the captive market, where companies use cocoa for their own product lines, global giants like Nestle, Mars, and Hershey lead the industry. These companies control significant market shares by producing branded chocolate products for mass consumption. Their vertical integration enables them to manage the entire production process, from sourcing cocoa beans to producing finished chocolate goods, giving them a strong foothold in the global chocolate industry. This captive market strategy allows these companies to maintain control over their supply chains and manage product quality more effectively.
Market Trends and Regional Consumption Analysis
The global consumption of cocoa continues to experience steady growth, with an average annual growth rate of 2.36%. Europe stands out as the largest consumer of cocoa, accounting for 52.65% of the world’s total consumption volume. This dominance is driven by several factors. First, Europe’s proximity to major cocoa-producing regions in West Africa ensures a stable supply of cocoa beans. Additionally, European countries have access to advanced processing technologies and machinery, which facilitate efficient production of high-quality cocoa products. Moreover, Europe is home to some of the largest chocolate consumers globally, further fueling demand for cocoa.
The high demand for chocolate in Europe, especially in countries like Switzerland, Germany, and Belgium, plays a crucial role in driving the region’s cocoa consumption. The presence of well-established chocolate brands and a strong tradition of chocolate-making has solidified Europe’s position as a key player in the global cocoa market. North America is another significant consumer, driven by the popularity of chocolate and confectionery products, particularly in the United States. Asia-Pacific is an emerging market for cocoa, with rising disposable incomes and growing interest in Western confectionery, particularly in countries like China and India.
Despite the positive outlook, the cocoa industry faces several challenges, including fluctuations in cocoa bean prices, which can impact profitability for producers and manufacturers. Additionally, concerns about sustainable sourcing and ethical labor practices are increasingly influencing consumer preferences, pushing companies to adopt more transparent and responsible cocoa sourcing strategies. Nonetheless, with the growing global demand for chocolate products, the cocoa industry is expected to continue expanding, supported by technological advancements and efforts to create more sustainable supply chains.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Cocoa market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Cocoa market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031
Global Cocoa market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031
Global Cocoa market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031
Global Cocoa market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and ASP (USD/MT), 2020-2025
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Cocoa
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Cocoa market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Barry Callebaut, Cargill, Nestle SA, Mars, Hershey, Blommer (FUJI OIL), Olam, Puratos, Cémoi, Irca, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Cocoa market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Cocoa Liquor
Cocoa Butter
Cocoa Powder
Market segment by Application
Confectionery
Food and Beverage
Cosmetics
Others
Major players covered
Barry Callebaut
Cargill
Nestle SA
Mars
Hershey
Blommer (FUJI OIL)
Olam
Puratos
Cémoi
Irca
NATRA
Kerry Group
Ferrero
ECOM
Guan Chong
Mondelez
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Cocoa product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Cocoa, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Cocoa from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Cocoa competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Cocoa breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Cocoa market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Cocoa.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Cocoa sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Table of Contents
143 Pages
- 1 Market Overview
- 2 Manufacturers Profiles
- 3 Competitive Environment: Cocoa by Manufacturer
- 4 Consumption Analysis by Region
- 5 Market Segment by Type
- 6 Market Segment by Application
- 7 North America
- 8 Europe
- 9 Asia-Pacific
- 10 South America
- 11 Middle East & Africa
- 12 Market Dynamics
- 13 Raw Material and Industry Chain
- 14 Shipments by Distribution Channel
- 15 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 16 Appendix
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